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Start with a clean sample and test it promptly. A dipstick positive for blood detects heme, not always red blood cells. Microscopy decides whether the heme came from RBCs, haemoglobin or myoglobin.
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Start with a clean sample and test it promptly. A dipstick positive for blood detects heme, not always red blood cells. Microscopy decides whether the heme came from RBCs, haemoglobin or myoglobin.
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